erythema nodosum Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
most common paniculitis secondary to another condition
2
Q
what is panniculitis
A
inflamm of subcutaneous fat
3
Q
possible causes
A
throat infections bac infec TB drugs -BROMIDES. IODIDES pregnancy
4
Q
presentation
A
red nodules on the shin w/ diff sizes
painful
yellow discoloration of the shin
5
Q
dg
A
careful history
CXR- for tb
skin biopsy
-shows inflam of septa bet/w fat lobules
6
Q
rx
A
rx cause
bed rest
comprossion stockings
anti inflamm medications